City in Reno County, Kansas

Hutchinson

$141kMedian Home
326Days with 5+ hrs sun
69°FAvg High Temp
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View on MapPopulation42kCenter elevation1,535 ft
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Hutchinson is the largest city in and the county seat of Reno County, Kansas, United States, and located along the Arkansas River. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 40,006. It has been home to salt mines since 1887, thus its nickname of "Salt City". Each year, Hutchinson hosts the Kansas State Fair, and National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Men's Basketball Tournament. It is the home of the Hutchinson Community College, the Cosmosphere aerospace museum, and Strataca underground salt museum.Wikipedia

Temperatures vary across four distinct seasons. Rain peaks in the warmer months. Spring and fall feel like real transition seasons. Annual snowfall is between 5 and 15 inches. Humidity stays fairly steady through the year.

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Where It Is

Location Context
Hutchinson, Kansas
Latitude38.06°
Longitude-97.93°
Population42k
Center elevation1,535 ft

State Context

KansasU.S. state

Kansas is a landlocked state in the Midwestern region of the United States. It borders Nebraska to the north, Colorado to the west, Oklahoma to the south, and Missouri to the east. Kansas is named after the Kansas River, in turn named after the Kansa people. Its capital is Topeka, and its most populous city is Wichita; however, the largest urban area is the bi-state Kansas City metropolitan area surrounding Kansas City, Missouri, which straddles the border of Kansas and Missouri.Wikipedia

Income tax: 3.10% - 5.70%Avg sales tax: 8.65%Property tax: 1.23%Official school data available

About the Region

Great Plains

This Great Plains grouping includes the Dakotas, Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa, and Missouri. It brings together plains communities, agricultural areas, and metropolitan centers such as Omaha, Kansas City, and Des Moines.

North-south and east-west differences matter for temperature and rainfall. Distances and available services also vary between rural communities and metropolitan neighborhoods. The regional label alone does not establish affordability, storm exposure, or dependence on a car; use local evidence for those decisions.

Outdoors

Nearby Parks & Nature

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People

City Profile

Median Age38 yrs
College Educated21%bachelor's or higher
Work From Home4%of workforce
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Housing Costs & Income

Housing
$832/mo
Median rent
$141k
Median home price
Rent burden18% of income
Household Income
$55k
Median annual
Daily life

Livability

Safety Score
65
Walk Score
35
School Rating
3.2/10
Internet
Fiber
19%
Cable
87%
address availability
The year

Climate Through the Year

Sunshine
326
days with 5+ hours of sun/year

Annual average of days with more than five hours of sunshine, not necessarily clear skies.

89% of the year
Avg High Temp
69°F
annual average
Humidity Pattern
Steady humidity
61% warm season / 62% cool season
Comfort Score
54/100
Mixed
Temp Swing
48°F
seasonal high-temp spread
Annual precipitation
26"
inches per year
Annual snowfall
10"
inches per year
Typical Air Quality
37
Good · 2024 modeled average
How To Read Comfort

Comfort combines temperature band fit, humidity fit, seasonal swing, and penalties for long stretches of extreme heat or cold. Higher scores mean the yearly pattern stays closer to an easier day-to-day climate band.

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Humidity Through The Year
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fairly steady humidity
Summer 61% · Winter 62% · Apr-Jan 50-66%
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Watchouts

Natural Hazard Risk

Flood Risk
minimal
FEMA classification
Wildfire Risk
minimal
FEMA rating
Poor Air Days
3 days
per year with AQI > 100
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